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The New Pornographers — The Laws Have Changed
Album: Electric Version
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Released: 2003
Length: 3:21
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It was crime at the time, but the laws, we changed 'em
Though the hero for hire's forever the same one

Introducing for the first time
Pharoah on the microphone. Sing all hail.
What'll be revealed today
When we peer to the great unknown
From the land of the throne

Awakened to cheers after years on the fault line
We are shocked to be here in the face of the meantime

Pharaoh, all your methods have taught me
Is to separate my blood from bone, it will all fail
Feel what I feel today
When we peer to the great unknown
From the land of the throne

Form a line through here
Form a line through here
Form a line to the throne
Form a line to the throne

Form a line through here
Form a line through here
Form a line to the throne
Form a line to the throne

Alone in the chain, it remains to be seen how
How well you can play when the pawn takes a queen now?

Introducing for the first time
Pharoah on the microphone. Sing all hail
What will be revealed today
When we peer into the great unknown
From the land of the throne

Sing all hail
What will be revealed today
When we peer into the great unknown
From the land of the throne

Form a line through here
Form a line through here
Form a line to the throne
Form a line to the throne

Form a line through here
Form a line through here
Form a line to the throne
Form a line to the throne

It was crime at the time but the laws have changed, yeah
It was crime at the time but the laws have changed, yeah
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 DaveInVA wrote:
Its getting harder and harder to tell them apart from Admiral Fallow...
 

I can help you with this. As a rule if it’s really good it’s Admiral Fallow.

NOTE the exception to this rule is if Neko is singing, then it is also brilliant.


Posted 8 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
Its getting harder and harder to tell them apart from Admiral Fallow...

 
Isn't Admiral Fallow almost exclusively acoustic string instruments - no keyboards or electric guitars?  Plus their thick Glaswegian accents should make them easy to distinguish from any other band. There is a similar kind of tempo in some of their songs though.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Its getting harder and harder to tell them apart from Admiral Fallow...
Posted 11 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Bill just segued out of this to the Who's "Happy Jack."  Absolutely brilliant, fantastic segue. I can't believe how much the two songs fit together.  Thank you Bill!





Posted 11 years ago by horseplayer    [ Reply ]
I really like Neko, but I can live w/o this track.
Posted 12 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
A distinct kinship with Mitch Easter's first Lets Active recordings.
Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
What a Swell Tune !  Where's it been  {#Bounce}
Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
I am just an absolute MARK for this kinda sing-along chorus {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
 mamerjamer wrote:
Maybe it's just me, but I can't get too much Neko Case!  Her voice is just totally exciting to me every time and everywhere I hear it!  And for the record, I can be irritated by some women's voices (i.e.: Patty Griffin).  I've got a fever!  and the only cure is  . . . More Neko!!!!  And I do like this tune as well - Neko just makes it better!

 
We're polar-opposites, I think. {#Daisy}  I LOVE Patty Griffin's voice, but Neko Case's voice is so bombastic to me that I can only handle small doses of her music. She's talented, and she's got a powerful, resonant voice. Sometimes, though, I want less power and a little more nuance, or poignancy.  It's just different strokes for different folks, I guess.

Peace? {#Smile}


Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Maybe it's just me, but I can't get too much Neko Case!  Her voice is just totally exciting to me every time and everywhere I hear it!  And for the record, I can be irritated by some women's voices (i.e.: Patty Griffin).  I've got a fever!  and the only cure is  . . . More Neko!!!!  And I do like this tune as well - Neko just makes it better!

Posted 13 years ago by mamerjamer    [ Reply ]
Oooo - I'm dancing... LOVE this song!  Erm, I mean, "Gimme."   {#Dancingbanana}{#Bananajam}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Love this song!   So bouncy and fun!
Posted 13 years ago by dingusbother    [ Reply ]
This is prolly my fav from them.{#Daisy}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]

 crockydile wrote:
Too much Niko in this one. {#Headache}


Ergo: "Not enough Neko in this one?"


Posted 14 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Great band, love them.  

Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
Too much Niko in this one. {#Headache}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:

Yeah Hammy Montana.

Oh wait, that's Ham on the cover of the album.  Poor little guy, he did some space action and then got gassed for his efforts.

 
False.

Ham the Chimp

Posted 14 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
 jedley wrote:
These guys are tied with Apples in Stereo as The Band That Best Understands What Was Cool About The Cowsills and The Association
 
Excellent observation!

Posted 14 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
These guys are tied with Apples in Stereo as The Band That Best Understands What Was Cool About The Cowsills and The Association
Posted 15 years ago by jedley    [ Reply ]
Wow, for a minute there, I'd thought the Who had rebanded and talked Neko Case into being a guest vocalist. I see too that Bill followed it with Happy Jack. {#Shifty}
Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
Really good tune.
One of Canada's better bands.

Posted 15 years ago by flatpicker    [ Reply ]
 Darlington wrote:
I saw these guys last night here in Columbia. This was played.  No Neko, but a fantastic show. They ended the main set with the ELO song, "Dont Bring Me Down," which they really nailed Excellent show, they sound great live.
 
{#High-five}Agreed! A brilliant band that produces; brainy, melodic pop music. These guys aren't afraid to explore the genre and they rock live.

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
aN0y1nG 
  gotta agree.  I have a lot of trouble with these guys
They certainly seem to have a big, loyal fan base, though.

Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
aN0y1nG 
Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Not when Neko is singing, its not.  Great stuff.
 Antochius wrote:
More annoying bopper skateboard music. My 15 year old niece would love it.
 


Posted 15 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
More annoying bopper skateboard music. My 15 year old niece would love it.
Posted 15 years ago by Antochius    [ Reply ]
 rtrudeau wrote:

Exactly! I was suffering from saccarine overload and was unable to put it into words. Thank you.
 
Yeah Hammy Montana.

Oh wait, that's Ham on the cover of the album.  Poor little guy, he did some space action and then got gassed for his efforts.

Posted 15 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
 amoreena wrote:
I love this band, but when this song first came on I thought Hannah Montana had forced her way onto RP! Ack!
 
Exactly! I was suffering from saccarine overload and was unable to put it into words. Thank you.
Posted 15 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
I see I first commented on this song 4 years ago. I still think it's annoying so I guess it wasn't just my mood back then

Posted 15 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Hey Music Buffs and other Experts:

Bop, guys! Just BOP!

Posted 15 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
ArmoredDrake wrote:
Agh, this sounds like a cheap commercial! I get the sense that they were trying to do that, but...why?

Money?

This one's OK (and from a 2003 release) but their time is about up.

Posted 15 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
 ROSSinDETROIT wrote:
Somebody please find out what makes this so completely stupendous and rub it all over the radio pop bands.
  Indeed! This is straight up pop, but it does not suck!


Posted 15 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
I'm overcome with an urge to do the Twist!
Posted 15 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
Somebody please find out what makes this song so completely stupendous and rub it all over the radio pop bands.

Posted 15 years ago by ROSSinDETROIT    [ Reply ]
I saw these guys last night here in Columbia. This was played.  No Neko, but a fantastic show. They ended the main set with the ELO song, "Dont Bring Me Down," which they really nailed Excellent show, they sound great live.

Posted 16 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
Love sweet melodic pop. Never gets old.
Posted 16 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
First thought is that it sounded a bit like the oneders -you know that famous Playtone band from the fake '60s. But I like it -- I really do - want to explore more of TNP and not as fond as Neko solo.
Posted 16 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Neko snuck in there for some vocal bits -
Posted 16 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Good Lord, do these guys write a bad song? Now I am gonna have to put this one on the wish list to. Neko!
Posted 16 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
I love this band, but when this song first came on I thought Hannah Montana had forced her way onto RP! Ack!
Posted 16 years ago by amoreena    [ Reply ]
Great song for a friday afternoon.
Posted 16 years ago by mangi86    [ Reply ]
Agh, this sounds like a cheap commercial! I get the sense that they were trying to do that, but...why?
Posted 16 years ago by ArmoredDrake    [ Reply ]
Mmmmmm, ear porn.
Posted 16 years ago by diazo    [ Reply ]
A perfect pop treat. Lovin' it!!
Posted 16 years ago by jraum    [ Reply ]
Very Josie and the Pussycats - fun!
Posted 16 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
I give the album cover a 9. This song gets a 2.
Posted 17 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
nice tune
Posted 17 years ago by bdblinux    [ Reply ]
This song is kind of fun, but I've always thought this album was more like a parody of a pop album. Or a clinical analysis of catchy songs. "Hm, it should have 'na na na's' and clapping and a drum beat like this." "Should the words make any sense?" "Nah, it's catchy."
Posted 17 years ago by natural_tools    [ Reply ]
Instantly nekognisable voice. =)
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
greatest album and a wonderful song!
Posted 18 years ago by muskrat-toast    [ Reply ]
I like these guys SO much better than the Old Pornographers. I always used to ask the Old Pornogrpahers, "Where's the mystery? Where's the glamor and seduction?" And they'd say, "Look, you gonna buy that or just breathe real heavy on it the rest of the night?" :oops:
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
I had no idea Neko was in this band. Have always loved her stuff... What a nice treat when I opened the CD... Too bad the whole thing wasn't this cohesive in writing.
Posted 19 years ago by Nuance    [ Reply ]
Pretty cool. Prefer Neko on her own though. Here it sounds like she's singing with Cheap Trick or something.
Posted 19 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
oldslabsides wrote:
:iamwith: Not really stupid - just agreeing wholeheartedly! Neko may be the greatest thing to happen to music since Elvis Costello.
(To quote Kevin Kline in Fish Called Wanda) uh, don't ever , ever , EVER, call me stupid, ukay?. I much prefer mindless twit. Thanks! :)
Posted 19 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of something from the pre-Beatles 50's, but with a modern edge. Loving it!
Posted 19 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
veegez wrote:
Neko Case rules!
:iamwith: Not really stupid - just agreeing wholeheartedly! Neko may be the greatest thing to happen to music since Elvis Costello.
Posted 19 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
Trustocity wrote:
I disagree. This song is celestial. Feel good tune, but with an angry edge. One of my favorite songs of the year.
I'm with Trust.
Posted 19 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
this is the best new pornographers song!! got hooked on it about 3 yrs ago hehe
Posted 19 years ago by bebe    [ Reply ]
Woho, long since I last heard this one! Darn, alot of good ones here in a streak! Splendid!! 9/10.
Posted 19 years ago by Sobient    [ Reply ]
I'm with Trustocity - Great, great song! Thanks for playing it!
Posted 19 years ago by matter51    [ Reply ]
Angloray wrote:
when she's SOLO!
I disagree. This song is celestial. Feel good tune, but with an angry edge. One of my favorite songs of the year.
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
Neko!
Posted 19 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
veegez wrote:
Neko Case rules!
when she's SOLO!
Posted 19 years ago by Angloray    [ Reply ]
Great tune. Thanks for playing this!
Posted 19 years ago by discochuck    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
It might be my mood, but I find this song annoying.
Same here. Sigh...
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
It might be my mood, but I find this song annoying.
Could be the nasal voices
Posted 19 years ago by johnnyBbad    [ Reply ]
Stupid drum line. Stupid whiny chorus. Stupid group name. Stupid. You might guess that I don't like it.
Posted 19 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
It might be my mood, but I find this song annoying.
Posted 19 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Fantastic song!
Posted 20 years ago by beag    [ Reply ]
Mediocre song
Posted 20 years ago by marian    [ Reply ]
Neko Case rules!
Posted 20 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
This is soooooo good to hear! WHOOOOOO!
Posted 20 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]